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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. I am also mindful of other workers, such as those raised by the Deputy, who played their own part during this difficult period but did not work in such exposed healthcare areas. In recognition of these and all workers for their role during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: *Relates to Department of Health only ** This number includes correspondence received in 2022 regarding two potential Protected Disclosures. Information is currently being reviewed to determine whether they are Protected Disclosures .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has sought clarification from the Deputy in relation to this question.  As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 and 727 together. It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January, the Government announced a once-off public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I value the important role community optometrists play in our Health Service in the delivery of holistic patient care. In particular, I fully acknowledge that community optometrists have played a key role in responding to the health needs of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. During COVID-19 optometrists have been responsive to the challenges presented and have developed guidelines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018 and commenced on 1 January 2019. Under section 7 of the Act, a review of the operation of the Act must be initiated within three years of the commencement of the Act, i.e., before January 2022.  As I stated previously, the review will comprise a three-part approach to appraise the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely.  For the duration of the Covid-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. The Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.